Experience

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  Llangattock mini school

  Sept 1993 - Jun 1995

  Nursery nurse

  Assisting with nursery duties for babies and children 0-4yrs

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  Powys county council

  Jun 1995 - Sept 1995

  Play leader crickhowell fun factory

  Organise and manage a summer play-scheme for 50 children aged 4-12yrs

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  Newport city council

  Jun 1998 - Sept 1998

  Jnc i p/t youth worker

  Project Worker on the NightRider Outreach Project for young people 16-25yrs

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  Newport city council

  Aug 1999 - Nov 2000

  To start the development of an information service for young people from Newport and it's surrounding areas. To manage all youth provisions on the East side of Newport. This included numerous part time youth centres and specialist youth projects. Part time youth centre manager - Graig Youth Centre, BassalegProject worker on the Nightrider Outreach Project for young people 16-25yrs.

  • Senior Information Shop Worker

    Aug 2000 - Nov 2000

  • Area Youth Worker JNCII

    Feb 2000 - Aug 2000

  • Full Time JNC I Youth Worker

    Aug 1999 - Feb 2000
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  Cardiff council

  Dec 2000 - Apr 2024

  The purpose of Grassroots City Centre Youth Project is to empower young people and equip them with relevant skills and knowledge to support their holistic development, as they transition into adulthood. The aim to provide a safe and inclusive space for young people to socialise, engage in positive activities, and form meaningful connections with peers and youth support workers. Additionally, the provision seeks to offer Information, support & guidance to young people (specifically those in crisis or NEET – not in education, employment & training) along with signposting to relevant provision/agencies where necessary.The key services to young people are:The provision of a dedicated open access Post 16 city centre youth provision providing a safe and inclusive space for young people 16-25 yearsAccess to qualified and experienced Youth Support WorkersProvision of inspiring music spaces/opportunities offered in partnership with Sound ProgressionCrisis support – Housing/Health/Wellbeing.Risk reduction focusSignposting to relevant agencies and organisationsDedicated SEND (ASC Autistic Spectrum Condition) provisionYoung parents’ provisionCity Centre Street base provision Post 16 Team EIP (duties as previous) Show less Management of the Post 16 EIP TeamThe principal purpose is to offer a wide range of services to individuals and organisations to support young people to access and remain in education, employment or training.The team aims to target unemployed and economically inactive young people 16+ from across Cardiff, offering a person-centred approach to determine barriers to sustained engagement in the education, training or employment labour market.The person-centred approach will allow individuals who are ready for education training or employment and those who are furthest away to receive appropriate support.The key services to Young People through the Post 16 service are:To help young people to:Recognise individual skills and abilities Gain support in working to overcome factors impending access/ability to engage positively in education.Discuss & plan short and long-term education, employment or training options.Signpost and support to look for and apply for jobs and apprenticeships, develop CVs and complete applications.Identify suitable education or training coursesDevelop bespoke post 16 curricula.Develop the necessary skills to thrive in education, employment or employment Chair Post 16 - Joint Multi Agency Panel, CardiffPanel purpose:The Post 16 Panel purpose is to identify, track & review young people not engaged in employment, education and training (EET). To work collaboratively to ensure sustained reduction in the numbers of NEET and work towards the achievement of a NEET free city. The panel takes a multi agency approach to ensure improving, supporting and strengthening the success of Post 16 in Cardiff. Panel Member - Joint Vulnerable Young People Panel Purpose:To communicate and share information, discuss strategies and plan a multi-agency response for young people in Cardiff of most concern.A way to identify gaps in support and escalate to most appropriate service/panel if necessary. Step up/ step down between key services. Show less Management & development of an area youth offer for the Butetown, Riverside, Grangetown areas (BRG) of Cardiff. Working from Butetown Youth Hub.Duties:To provide a nightly youth offer across the week which includes a junior & senior youth club & streetbase provision.Offer extensive informal/ non formal education programme that aids the personal, social & emotional development of young people. This includes the promotion of youth voice, yp rights and active participation of members and requires collaboration with internal/external partners.Attain a broad membership that is representative of the local communities the centre serves with a focus upon increasing female attendance as they are currently underrepresented.Recruitment, management and development of staff & volunteers.Management of council commissioned Youth Innovation Grants within the BRG area.Budget monitoring and financial management.Ensuring child protection, safeguarding, health & safety and other policies & legislation relating to working with young people. Show less

  • Senior Youth Officer-Grassroots City Centre Project & Post 16 Early Intervention & Prevention(EIP)

    Apr 2023 - Apr 2024

  • Senior Youth Officer -Early Intervention and Prevention - Post 16

    Apr 2020 - Mar 2023

  • Senior Youth Officer- Youth Offer Butetown Pavilion

    Nov 2018 - Apr 2020

  • F/T Senior Youth Officer - (DofE Manager Cardiff)

    Dec 2000 - Nov 2018
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  Cardiff metropolitan university

  Sept 2011 - Apr 2024

  Hourly paid lecturer (youth & community )

  Level 4/5Responsibility for organisation & delivery of Fieldwork Practice Module to level 4/5 undergraduate students (with the aim of enabling professional learning, negotiating fieldwork placements, verifying and assessing fieldwork practice and developing reflective praxis)Supporting students to feel part of university life by ensuring the promotion of active citizenship, including techniques that foster positive student engagement.Produce education learning experiences that challenge, enrich and extend academic ability.Recognition and employment of interventions to tackle at-risk students, namely those with attendance issues, have elevated failure records or health issues for example.Facilitate collaborative & productive relationships with & between students, tutors, support staff & community organisations, together with university based services & external agencies, to support the health & welfare of students. Level 6 Dissertation Support Tutor Level 7 PG Dip Youth & Community/ MA (Education) Managing Community Practice September 2014- to date Undertaking Viva Voce assessment of students on the MA (Education) - Managing Community Practice Youth & PgD - Youth & Community Work.MA Associate TutorDissertation Support TutorLecture Delivery - on Leading and Managing Professional Practice Module Show less

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  Blaenau gwent county borough council

  Apr 2024 - now

  Youth service manager

  Responsible for: Providing the strategic vision, leadership and management to provide a Youth Service which meets its statutory requirements. Strategic lead for the ‘Youth Engagement and Progression Framework’ and Youth Support Services. Lead for Workforce Development across the sector in Blaenau Gwent.Principal Accountabilities:To provide vision and leadership in line with the Principle and Purposes of Youth Work Wales and NOS.To lead, develop and coordinate the provision of youth support services.Take the strategic lead for implementing the Welsh Government’s ‘Youth Engagement and Progression Framework’.To oversee workforce development.Ensure youth participation is central to all youth work delivery and yp are able to influence youth service provision and development. Develop partnerships with key stakeholders to support the development and delivery of services.Effectively Manage the Youth Service budget. Ensure buildings and resources are of a high standard and develop a buildings strategy for the service. Represent Blaenau Gwent on the Wales Principal Youth Officer’s Group. Support the attainment of outcomes of the Young People and Partnership’s business plan.Adopt the role of the Local Authority DofE Awards Officer. Show less